Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cheesecake with a cookie crust, caramel pecan layer, and chocolate cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
Cookie crumbs
2 cups
Butter or margarine
6 tbsp
Caramels
14 oz
Evaporated milk
5 oz
Pecans, chopped
1 cup
Cream cheese, softened
16 oz
Sugar
1/2 cup
Eggs
2
Semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/2 cup
Vanilla
1 tsp
Instructions
1
Prepare Crust
Mix the crumbs and butter, then press the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
2
Make Caramel Layer
Microwave the caramels and milk in a small bowl on high for 4–5 minutes, or until melted, stirring every minute. Pour over the crust and top with the pecans.
3
Make Filling and Bake
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the chocolate and vanilla. Pour over the pecans. Place the pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Loosen the cake from the rim of the pan and let it cool before removing the rim. Keep refrigerated and garnish with whipped cream.